Good Stuff
School of Education & Behavioral Sciences
Fall 2009
"There is no achievement without goals."
Robert J. McKaine
Community Commitment
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Joanni Sailor
“Do
what you love and the money will come. Satisfaction in life is
fulfilling and it works best if we love where we work”. These words by Dr.
Joanni Sailor speak directly to others with a dream of success. Dr. Sailor
was born in Oklahoma but spent most of her formative years in North
Texas. In 1986, she moved to Lawton and has lived here since with her
husband of 20 years, their 16 year old daughter and a pet cat named
Silver. In 2006, Dr. Sailor received her Ph.D. in Psychology with a
concentration in the area of Marriage and Family. When asked why she
chose marriage and family as her field of interest, as opposed to
individual psychology, Dr. Sailor revealed that “marriage and family fits
my belief theory and my world view more than the individual aspect of
psychology”. According to Dr. Sailor, psychology was not her first choice
when choosing her major. When she entered the university as a
freshman she enrolled as an accounting major but later found that her
true passion was in the field of psychology.
During her leisure time Dr. Sailor enjoys visiting and spending time with
her family, reading, attending church and working on the computer. It
was revealed that the entire Sailor family loves the wide world of computers and that they enjoy learning about new cyber technologies, especially Mr. Sailor who is employed in the field of Information Technology.
Presently, Dr. Sailor is working on creating a manuscript from her
dissertation. Welcome to Cameron University Dr. Sailor!
Service + Development = Success
Dr. Show-Mei Lin (EDU) and Dr. Lynda
Robinson (EDU) recently partnered
with Bishop School to enhance their
reading and afterschool programs.
Dr. Ric Jerez (PSY) and Mr. Chase
Thompson (Graduate Student) have
been invited to several schools in the
Lawton area to present on the topic of
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder.
Mr. Joe Jones (HPER) served as a
judge at the Comanche County Fair on
September 4th.
Ms. Michelle Warner (HPER) was a
featured speaker at the CU Health Fair.
She presented information about
sports injuries and First Aid/CPR. The
CU Succeed Workshops also benefitted
from Ms. Warner’s expertise on basic
relaxation techniques.
Mr. Joel Dering (HPER) enlightened
Park Lane Elementary 5th grade
students about Archery during a Team
Teaching unit on September 23rd.
Dr. Phil Adrian (HPER) has organized a
Badminton Club that meets Thursday
evenings at 6:30pm.
SMART Board technology has enhanced CU/RSU courses and the feedback has been
overwhelmingly positive. Students have used the SMART Board, LCD and ELMO projectors
for presentations in Media and Tech.
Ms. Debbie Stoll (EDU) used activities contributed by the students in Home, School and
Community to create a booklet that will be distributed to families enrolled in Head Start/
Early Head Start in Comanche, Stephens, Tillman, and Jackson Counties. The goal is for
parents to utilize the activities from the booklet as teaching moments.
The Department of Psychology is in the process of developing an advisement handbook.
Mr. Joe Jones (HPER) and Lisa Wolfe are collaborating to improve blackboard teaching.
“ Confidence
is the
companion of success. “
Cameron University
Academic Explorations
School EBS faculty continue in the pursuit of excellence in higher education
School of Education & Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Jennifer Dennis (EDU) had a publication accepted by the American Secondary
Education Journal.
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Dr. Lynda Robinson (EDU) received the Service Award, Ms. Lorinda Rogers (EDU)
received the Above and Beyond Award and Mr. Joe Jones (HPER) received the
Teaching Award from Dean Ronna Vanderslice at the annual School EBS meeting on
August 17th. Congratulations to each of you!!
Do you have something positive to share with your
colleagues or your students?
Dr. Lawrence Weinstein (PSY) and Dr. Tony Laverghetta (PSY) are submitting an MS
to a juried journal.
Forward your submissions to:
CC Curry, School Secretary
hcurry@cameron.edu
Mr. Joe Jones (HPER) wrote an article for OAHPERD journal which was printed in the
Fall 2009 Issue.
Mr. Nate Gamet (HPER) recently became a certified First Aid/CPR Instructor.
$$ CU Supports You $$
Cameron University launched a financial package for students which includes:
Increased Student Scholarships
Yellow Ribbon Program for Veterans
“Check It Out Books”
Support for Military Spouses
Tuition Payment Plan
Emergency Loan Program
Displaced Worker Assistance
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Congratulations to School EBS students for their recent accomplishments!
Ms. Michelle Gilbert, CU/RSU student, won the Rogers County Retired Educators
Association scholarship for $900.00. Michelle is from Skiatook, OK and was admitted
to Teacher Ed in November 2008.
Alumni Contacts
Laura Ellerbrock, (HPER Major) was named LSC Setter of the week.
Dr. Phil Adrian (HPER) attended the McArthur Football Jamboree and was able to
meet with the local community and alumni from Cameron.
Ms. Beth Watson (HPER) completed a mailing to all of the softball alums to update
them on the program and ask for their assistance with future fund raising efforts.
Cameron University has selected CU alumni Dr. Victor Wong and Dr. Cassie Wong
as Acclaimed Aggies for the Fall 2009 semester. Both Doctors earned Bachelors of
Science in Psychology from CU. Posters of each featuring highlights of their
achievements since graduating CU will be displayed on campus.